AJLChase

My sister is the one who got me interested in the Lap Band. She is looking into it for herself. My story is this....like many of you, I've always dealt with weight issues. When I thought I was heavy, it gave me horrible anxiety to deal with myself. Now, I look back at myself and old pictures and can't believe I thought I was even heavy back then, what I wouldn't give to be in that shape now. About a year ago I had my spine fused at the L5-S1. It was from an injury that dated back about 12 years before. From the time I graduated from high school I've gone up and down in weight. Sometimes from 260 down to 185. This has happened 4-5 times. Every time I obviously gain it all back. Before the surgery I was down to 185. Now, a year after my surgery I'm up to 265. I'm only 5'8. My back hurts a lot, I can't excercise how I want to, and I feel like I'm getting heavier and heavier as I go. I have a family history of type 2 diabetes , asthma and high blood pressure as well as cancer. The last time I visited my family doctor they ran some tests and said that my metabolism was really low, I had higher cholesterol then I should at my age and I needed to lose weight or they would have to put me on meds. So, to sum it up. I'm heavy, in pain and am not sure if this is a good procedure for me or not. Would like some input or opinions. Thanks! STATS: Age : 29 Sex : M Weight : 265lbs Height : 5'8

Yeah, this has always been a problem. Eating to feel good. Hopefully, with proper nutrition and weightloss I'll feel good more often and get over that urge.

Welp, got a call today and my consult is on the 9th of September. So, here's hoping!

Well, I called insurance today and they said that with my plan weight loss surgery will only be covered if and only if it's deemed medically necassary. I asked her if there were any stipulations to what is medically necassary, and she said only that the doctor has to document why it's medically necassary. So, that's not a no at least.

I have yet to set up a consultation with a doctor, but have the paper work to start filling out before I can agree on an appointment. How likely of a candidate would I be for coverage from my insurance? I know all insurances are different, and they all have their set of rules. I just don't know if I would even be considered. Like most of you all, I've always struggled with weight. I've been able to lose weight, then gain it back and so forth and so on. This time around it's much worse as I had my spine fused a year ago, and have gained 70lbs and am in a lot of pain. I know it's largely because of the weight gain. With me being in pain it's very hard to eat healthy and find the energy to work out. Even if it's low impact excersising. I have a family history of type two diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure and I have asthma. Not sure if with all of this if it would even get my foot in the door. I'm 5'8 Male 265 lbs and 29 years old. My fusion was an L5-S1. Just looking for some input. Thanks!

This is all very good to know. I've always been one of those people who eat to feel good. Not necessarily can eat really big meals, i just snack through out the day on very unhealthy foods. I like the idea that I don't have control over my portion size with the lap band. It's one big important issue I feel I wouldn't have to deal with, because it's out of my control. To feel full, and know that I can live just fine with out constantly eating through out the day...sounds like a much needed break from myself. My biggest fear with my injury and being in pain, is that I'm only making it worse and with time I'm gonna get to the point of no return, which I may already be at right now. As far as what I can do on my own, goes. If I can abstain from sweets and junk foods then I feel like this would be a huge feather in my cap to have on my side when it comes to leading a healthier life style. Thanks for all your help!